Essential Short Row Techniques

Class Preview

Bring incredible color and shaping to your projects as you conquer multiple methods for knitting short rows!

Introduction & Overview

In this brief intro, meet author and knitwear designer Carol Feller and preview the various short row techniques you’ll master in this class. You’ll be amazed by how short row knitting will open up a whole new world of creative possibilities in your work!

German Short Rows

Get out your knitting needles and start practicing the extremely useful German short row technique. Follow along with Carol as she works through two swatches using stockinette and garter stitches. Plus, see how you can use this technique to create a gorgeous shawl.

Short Rows In the Round

Add four more short row methods to your toolkit — wrap and turn, Japanese, yarn over and German — as you knit in the round. You’ll gain confidence as Carol gives clear, step-by-step instruction on each technique, offering helpful tips and tricks along the way!

Reverse Stockinette

Want to add ribbing or cables to your work? Discover how short row knitting can help! With Carol’s guidance, learn how to work short rows in reverse stockinette using the wrap and turn, Japanese, yarn over and German methods. Then, see how to combine reverse stockinette and knit stitches to create decorative ribbing.

Short Rows With Patterns

Create visual interest in your knitting using short rows with different patterns. Carol explains how to incorporate short rows outside — and within — a cable pattern. You’ll also get advice on working short rows into lace patterns. Plus, practice making striking garter stitch stripes!

Comparing Methods

Get side-by-side comparisons of the short row methods you’ve learned in class. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of their similarities and differences as you analyze four swatches and their stitch charts. In addition, Carol offers expert tips on substituting in one type of short row for another.

Creating 2-D Shapes

Expand your short row repertoire even more. Follow along with Carol as she demonstrates an easy-to-learn technique for knitting right-leaning and left-leaning slopes. Then, find out how to create a lovely bell-shaped curve — perfect for shawls!

Creating 3-D Shapes

Round out your skill set by making hats and socks! You’ll get in-depth instruction on creating an attractive hat with short-row wedges. Plus, discover tips and tricks for knitting the heel and toe shapes of a sock using two different short row methods.